Saint Louis University Inducts 11 Into Billiken Hall of Fame

The 11 new inductees are broken down into five categories. The honorees follow by category:

BILLIKEN GREAT -- PIONEER

Lou Drone (football 1934-37) -- A two-sport star for the Billikens during the 1930s, Lou Drone played second base for the baseball team, but excelled as the starting quarterback for the Billikens for three seasons. After his senior year, he was named to the "All-Missouri" football team and was chosen to play in a collegiate all-star game against the Green Bay Packers. For his efforts on the gridiron, he was named an All-American in 1937.

Garry Garrison (men's basketball 1962-65) -- Despite a career that was cut short by injury, Garrison still ranks among the best basketball players ever to don the blue and white. His career rebounding average of 13.6 per game ranks him third all-time, and his career rebounds place him in the top 20 in school history. He served as the team captain in 1964 and was named co-Most Valuable Player of the team in 1965.

Ken "Barney" Oldfield (men's basketball 1928-30) -- Along with fellow Hall of Famer Ham Strong, Oldfield led the Billikens to a record of 14-4 and 14-6 during his junior and senior years, respectively. One of the first great Billiken guards, Oldfield was named team captain in 1930.

BILLIKEN GREAT -- CONTEMPORARY

Sandy Aden Schlaker (field hockey 1982-83, 1985) -- During her years on the Billiken field hockey team, Schlaker was one of the most prolific scorers in school history. She holds the record for single-season goals with her 27 in 1985, ranks second in career points (116) and fourth in career goals (47). For her efforts, she was named to the Midwest Independents All-Tournament Team in 1985.

Bob Cole (men's basketball 1965-67) -- Known for his scoring ability, Cole had single-game highs of 37 points against N. Texas State, and averaged 16.2 ppg his senior year. He finished his career with 595 rebounds (19th on the career list) and 1,018 points (20th on the career list). He was drafted by the San Diego NBA team in 1967 in the fifth round.

Ed Frank, Jr. (men's tennis 1965-67) -- An established talent before attending Saint Louis, Frank was undefeated and the Missouri State singles champion in his senior year at St. Louis University High School. While representing the University, Frank played the No. 1 singles position and compiled a career 48-3 record, which still stands as a school record. He led SLU to the Missouri State Collegiate Championships, winning both the singles and doubles titles. He coached the men's team to an 8-5 record in 1968 while attending law school.

Tom Sullivan (baseball 1977-79) --Sullivan was one of the finest hitters ever to grace the diamond for the Billikens. When he left Saint Louis University, he held most of the school's hitting records. He still ranks second in runs scored (130). He ranks in the top five all-time in career hits (166), at bats (535), triples (8), games played (175), walks (102) and total bases (284). His career batting average was .310.

DISTINGUISHED ALUM -- PIONEER

Wally Rafalko (football 1938-41) -- A selfless football player who served as the blocking back for fellow Hall of Famer Dick Weber, Rafalko would "explode" upon opposing players and "hit his man like a barracuda." During World War II, he served in a tank division and was part of the Normandy invasion. After the war, Rafalko received his law degree and returned to teach at Saint Louis University for four years. After his tenure at SLU, he taught law at St. John's Fisher College, Duquesne University. He was the dean of New York Law School, and the associate dean of the law school at the University of Baltimore.

DISTINGUISHED ALUM -- CONTEMPORARY

Dan Flynn (men's soccer 1973-77) -- A gritty, tough defender, Flynn played for the Billikens' 1973 NCAA Championship team that defeated UCLA 1-0 in overtime in the final match. For his efforts, her received the Mark Demling Award for Dedication in 1976. After graduation, he worked in the sports marketing department at Anheuser-Busch for 10 years. In 1992, he worked for the World Cup Soccer Organization Committee. In 1994, he joined U.S. Soccer as chief administrative officer before becoming the executive director of the Chicago venue for World Cup Soccer USA. Today, he is the president of the United States Soccer Federation.

Tony Tocco (men's soccer 1965-67) -- Tocco played in goal for the Billikens for two seasons after transferring from Central Missouri State University. He also played on the Billiken baseball team from 1965-67 where he still holds the school ERA record of 1.62. After graduating from Saint Louis University, he became the men's soccer coach at Rockhurst College in Kansas City. He is one of only two coaches in the nation to earn more than 400 wins at one school. Tocco led Rockhurst to 14 NAIA Final Fours. He was chosen NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1974, 1976 and 1986. In addition to his coaching duties at Rockhurst, he also serves as a full professor in accounting.

BAUMAN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Bob Mosher -- Mosher was a two-sport athlete during his undergraduate career at Saint Louis University, playing on both the baseball and football teams. Mosher continues to display that versatility by serving as a valuable member of the stat crew for the men's basketball team and as one of the leaders of the Dinosaurs -- the group of former football and basketball players.

BOB BURNES AWARD

1962 Men's Soccer Team -- The third Billiken team to win an NCAA Championship, this outstanding team finished 12-0-1. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Billikens defeated Stanford 9-3; in the second round, they beat Michigan State 2-0; and they captured the championship with a victory over Maryland at Francis Field in St. Louis.

Coached by Bob Guelker, the roster included Raymond Mann, Terry Knox, Tim Knox, Dan Leahy, Tom McDonnell, Gerry Balassi, Tom Mataya, Bill Vieth, James Rich, Don Ceresia, Al Toczylowski, Mim Byron, Joe Hennessy, Mike Moore, Gerald Swalbe, Paul Garnier, John Butler, Ed Oswald, Roger Rupp, Fred Boyd, Larry Cronin, Tom Klein and Bob Trigg. Other vital members of the team were assistant coach Tom Trost, trainer Kim Tucci and manager Bill Welsch.

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